CHECK YOUR TYRE PRESSURE
The first tip doesn’t involve buying gasoline at all, and won’t cost much, if anything. Making sure that your tire pressure is at the correct level will ensure that your car isn’t using up extra fuel to get where you’re going.
CHOOSE YOUR REFUEL LOCATION CAREFULLY
Prices vary at each gas station depending on any number of factors, but there are some that are more likely to be cheaper than others.
TRAVEL LIGHT
The more weight that is in your vehicle, the more energy is required to make it move. That means if you have heavy things sitting around in your trunk, remove them if they aren’t needed.
DRIVE AT A STEADY RATE
Keeping your speed constant while on the highway is a lot better for your fuel economy than constantly speeding up and slowing down.
DO REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Making sure that your car is in good working condition can help maintain peak fuel efficiency. Things like regular oil changes can keep the machinery running at peak performance.
BE CAREFUL WITH AIR CONDITIONING
It’s important to be comfortable, but AC does use a lot of energy. Try to park in the shade when you’re not driving, in order to keep your car cool to start with.
KEEP IDLING TO A MINIMUM
If you’re stuck in traffic that isn’t moving, or waiting an unusually long time at a drive-thru, go ahead and shut off your car. Keeping the engine running when you aren’t moving is just using more gasoline.
